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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in distance learning technology are empowering humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Lebanon to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also studies the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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