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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in electronic education technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Bahrain to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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