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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in electronic educational technology have enabled students all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Lebanon to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this expanding desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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