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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Lebanon to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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