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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in blended learning are empowering people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Pakistan to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Scholars want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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