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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many issues that e-learning institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Lebanon to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these interesting new open education initiatives. Researchers want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this crescive demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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