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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Lebanon to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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