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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in online learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Bahrain to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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