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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to take online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies 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 stakeholders manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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