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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take courses online. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions are dealing with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Bahrain to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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