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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions must deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Lebanon to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these open education experiments. Corporations want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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