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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in electronic education technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Lebanon to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to better grasp these open education initiatives. Educators want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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