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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in elearning are enabling humans all over the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions have to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Bahrain to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of poor motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these fascinating new open education undertakings. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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