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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Bahrain to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to better understand these fascinating new open educational experiments. Professors want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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