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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Lebanon to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational experiments. Scientists want to know how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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