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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest advances in e-learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Bahrain to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This new book also considers the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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