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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions have to consider more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Bahrain to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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