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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in digital education technology are empowering humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Bahrain to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to better understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Teachers want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also researches the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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