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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Bahrain to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Educators and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these new open education ventures. Public servants want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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