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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in online learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Lebanon to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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