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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Bahrain to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these intriguing new open education initiatives. Students want to know how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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