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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in elearning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Lebanon to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Scientists want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This new book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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