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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in electronic education technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations are having to attend to today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Pakistan to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education experiments. Scholars want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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