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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in online education are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Lebanon to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these exciting new open educational ventures. Researchers want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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