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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Pakistan to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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