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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Lebanon to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these interesting new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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