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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in learning technology have enabled people all around the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Pakistan to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to better perceive these new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this crescive need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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