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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology enable people all around the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are considering now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Bahrain to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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