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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Lebanon to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this crescive desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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