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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions are having to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Lebanon to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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