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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in learning technology are enabling humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions are having to consider now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Pakistan to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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