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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Pakistan to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to understand these new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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