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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Lebanon to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education experiments. Professors want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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