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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in learning technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Lebanon to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education endeavours. Universities want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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