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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Pakistan to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education ventures. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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