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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Pakistan to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these compelling new open education ventures. Universities want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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