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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in online education technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Lebanon to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions deal with low motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these new open education undertakings. Professors want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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