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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology have enabled humans all over the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Lebanon to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a growing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education experiments. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desideratum for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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