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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations are considering now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Bahrain to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to better understand these compelling new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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