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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Lebanon to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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