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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New gains in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans all over the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions are having to attend to now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Pakistan to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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