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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Lebanon to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational ventures. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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