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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Lebanon to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these exciting new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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