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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in online learning have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take online courses. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Lebanon to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these new open education initiatives. Universities want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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