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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Pakistan to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these compelling new open education endeavours. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this desideratum for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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