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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations are having to attend to now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Lebanon to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this crescive need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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