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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Pakistan to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also talks about the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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