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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in elearning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Pakistan to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education undertakings. Corporations want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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