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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in blended learning technology are empowering learners all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Lebanon to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Scientists want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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