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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in learning technology enable humans all around the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Bahrain to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This sensational new book also considers the major 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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