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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can educators be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Lebanon to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these compelling new open education undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Educators want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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