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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning technology are enabling learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Lebanon to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these interesting new open educational endeavours. Students want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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