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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in learning technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Lebanon to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage poor motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to better comprehend these interesting new open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Universities want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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