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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning have empowered students in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are considering now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Bahrain to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Universities want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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