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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning are empowering people all over the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Bahrain to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. People want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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