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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several subjects that elearning institutions have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Pakistan to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these interesting new open education initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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