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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Lebanon to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Students want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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