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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in online learning technology enable learners all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions have to deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Pakistan to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend these compelling new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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