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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can we make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is passable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Lebanon to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these exciting new open educational initiatives. Universities want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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