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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in online learning technology have enabled students in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Bahrain to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants desire to better grasp these important new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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