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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in distance learning have enabled humans in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Lebanon to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education ventures. People want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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