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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in e-learning are empowering people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Lebanon to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to better comprehend these exciting new open education initiatives. Educators want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this crescive demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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