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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Lebanon to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these important new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this increasing need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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