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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in e-learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Lebanon to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to understand these fascinating new open education undertakings. Scholars want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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