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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in elearning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Pakistan to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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