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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning are providing the means for people all around the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Lebanon to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these compelling new open educational ventures. Public servants want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this crescive demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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