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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in blended learning technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Lebanon to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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