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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are considering today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Pakistan to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Educators want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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