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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in e-learning are enabling humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Lebanon to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to understand these significant new open education initiatives. Educators want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also addresses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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