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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Lebanon to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these open educational endeavours. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this developing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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