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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning enable people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many topics that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Bahrain to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these new open educational ventures. Students want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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