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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Bahrain to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Public servants want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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