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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in elearning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Lebanon to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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