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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Lebanon to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Instructors want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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