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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Lebanon to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Educators want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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