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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in e-learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions have to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Bahrain to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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