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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered humans all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Lebanon to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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