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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in electronic education technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations are dealing with now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Pakistan to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education ventures. Instructors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desideratum for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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