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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in online learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Lebanon to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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