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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are having to consider today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Pakistan to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to better perceive these exciting new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desideratum for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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