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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Bahrain to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a increasing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to better grasp these promising new open educational experiments. Scholars want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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