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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in electronic education technology are providing the means for students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Pakistan to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to understand these promising new open education ventures. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also analyzes the 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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