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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Lebanon to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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