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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Lebanon to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Students want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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