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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Lebanon to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education undertakings. Students want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this growing desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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