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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in online learning enable students all around the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Bahrain to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This gripping new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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