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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations are considering now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Pakistan to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This book also discusses 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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