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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in electronic education technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Pakistan to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to understand these interesting new open educational undertakings. Universities want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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