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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in digital education technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Bahrain to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also addresses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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