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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Pakistan to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Professors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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