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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in online learning technology have enabled learners all over the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Lebanon to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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