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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Lebanon to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Academics want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desideratum for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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