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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in e-learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Lebanon to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to better perceive these interesting new open education undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Everyone wants to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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