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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is all right? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business strategies are being used by organizations like Lebanon to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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