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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in online education are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Lebanon to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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