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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in e-learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Bahrain to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these open education initiatives. Everybody wants to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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