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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in online education technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Pakistan to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants handle issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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