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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning have empowered students all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Lebanon to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to better grasp these open educational endeavours. Corporations want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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