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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in elearning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Bahrain to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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