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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can organizations be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Bahrain to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to better grasp these open educational initiatives. People want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desideratum for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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