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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Lebanon to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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