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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions are considering more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we ensure that lecturers 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 participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Academics want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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