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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning technology have enabled students all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with today because learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Pakistan to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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