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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in online education technology have provided the means for people all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Lebanon to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this developing desideratum for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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