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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering students all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Lebanon to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants need to better understand these exciting new open education initiatives. Scholars want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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