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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Lebanon to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these important new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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