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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Lebanon to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage low motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these exciting new open education initiatives. Academics want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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