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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in online learning technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Lebanon to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education experiments. Scientists want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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