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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Bahrain to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Universities want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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