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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Bahrain to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to better perceive these open education endeavours. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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