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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online education technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions are considering in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Lebanon to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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