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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Lebanon to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these important new open education undertakings. Instructors want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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