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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for students all around the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Bahrain to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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