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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in blended learning are enabling people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Lebanon to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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