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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online learning technology enable students all over the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Bahrain to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Educators want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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