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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Bahrain to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to understand these exciting new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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