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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in elearning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are having to attend to today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Bahrain to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Academics want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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