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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in blended learning have made it possible for people all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Pakistan to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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