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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online learning technology are enabling learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Pakistan to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Educators want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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