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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Lebanon to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Scientists want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This sensational new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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