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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in e-learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations are considering in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Lebanon to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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