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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take courses online. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Lebanon to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Universities and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding 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 topics. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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