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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions are dealing with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Lebanon to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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