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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in elearning technology enable learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions are having to consider now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Pakistan to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Researchers want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this desideratum for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also describes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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