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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Pakistan to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these interesting new open educational endeavours. People want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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