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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in elearning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Lebanon to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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