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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in e-learning technology enable humans all over the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions have to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Lebanon to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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