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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in electronic educational technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Lebanon to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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