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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in distance learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Lebanon to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education becomes more available there is a expanding demand to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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