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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Bahrain to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these open education ventures. Teachers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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