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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in online learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Pakistan to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to understand these important new open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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