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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations are struggling with today because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Bahrain to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to understand these intriguing new open education ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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