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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in digital education technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations are considering today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Pakistan to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these important new open education endeavours. Professors want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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