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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New improvements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Lebanon to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these promising new open education undertakings. Public servants want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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