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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning are empowering learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can participants ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Lebanon to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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