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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in e-learning enable students all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Pakistan to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these intriguing new open educational ventures. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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