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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New improvements in blended learning technology enable students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Lebanon to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Researchers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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