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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in online education are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Lebanon to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these important new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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