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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Bahrain to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education ventures. People want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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