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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in technology-enhanced learning enable people in nations all around the world to take online courses. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions have to consider now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Lebanon to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these important new open education initiatives. Students want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this desideratum for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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