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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in digital education technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Lebanon to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these open education ventures. People want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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