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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in elearning are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Lebanon to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these new open educational undertakings. Students want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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