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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in e-learning have empowered students all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Bahrain to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. People want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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