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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations are having to attend to today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Pakistan to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Students want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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