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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New changes in blended learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take online courses. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Pakistan to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Educators want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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