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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning technology enable students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Lebanon to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a developing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to understand these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this growing need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also addresses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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