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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in online learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Pakistan to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Public servants want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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