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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online education technology are empowering people all over the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Pakistan to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this increasing desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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