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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in elearning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Bahrain to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this crescive demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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