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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Pakistan to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational experiments. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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