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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning make it possible for students all over the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Bahrain to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Professors want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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