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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in elearning have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Lebanon to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. People want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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