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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in e-learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are mostly free for learners 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 online learning institutions must deal with today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Lebanon to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to better understand these exciting new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also reviews the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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