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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions have to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Lebanon to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these interesting new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this crescive desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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