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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in blended learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Lebanon to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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