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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models 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 institutions deal with poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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