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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning make it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology organizations have to consider today because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Lebanon to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to better understand these fascinating new open education experiments. Corporations want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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