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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Bahrain to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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