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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning have made it possible for students all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are several topics that e-learning institutions have to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Lebanon to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to better perceive these new open educational ventures. Universities want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this increasing need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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