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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online learning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can participants guarantee that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Lebanon to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend these compelling new open education ventures. Researchers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this developing need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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