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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online learning have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Pakistan to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also explores the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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