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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online learning are providing the means for people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Pakistan to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Scientists want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this developing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This book also deals with the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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