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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take online classes. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Bahrain to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this developing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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