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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online education technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions must deal with today because learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Lebanon to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. People want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this expanding desire for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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