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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Pakistan to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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