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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Lebanon to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education experiments. Students want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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