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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners all around the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Bahrain to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational experiments. Public servants want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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