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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in digital education technology have enabled learners all over the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are considering today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Lebanon to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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