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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New advances in e-learning are providing the means for learners all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Lebanon to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Students want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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