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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in learning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Lebanon to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor student motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to better grasp these fascinating new open educational experiments. Educators want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desideratum for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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