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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online learning technology have provided the means for humans all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Lebanon to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these interesting new open educational ventures. Teachers want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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