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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations are considering now that online education technology is improving so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Lebanon to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Instructors want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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