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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in online learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Pakistan to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Professors want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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