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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Bahrain to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these new open education endeavours. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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