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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online education make it possible for students all over the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Pakistan to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these intriguing new open education ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this crescive need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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