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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in elearning technology make it possible for students all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations must deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Lebanon to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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