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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Pakistan to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Public servants want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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