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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning organizations have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Lebanon to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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