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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in elearning technology have enabled learners all around the world to take classes online. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Lebanon to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Students want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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