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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online education technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Pakistan to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Lecturers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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