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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online learning have provided the means for humans all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Bahrain to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these intriguing new open educational endeavours. People want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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