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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in learning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Lebanon to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these significant new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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