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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in blended learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Pakistan to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational ventures. Scientists want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desideratum for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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