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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New improvements in online learning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Lebanon to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Everybody wants to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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