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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in e-learning technology are enabling people all over the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Lebanon to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these fascinating new open education ventures. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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