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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Lebanon to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational endeavours. People want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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