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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Pakistan to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education experiments. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This sensational new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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