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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in digital education technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Lebanon to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to better grasp these open educational initiatives. Students want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)