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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are enabling students all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Bahrain to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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