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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning technology are enabling learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Lebanon to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a developing need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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