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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Lebanon to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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