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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning are providing the means for students all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Lebanon to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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