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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in online learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations are having to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Pakistan to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these new open education endeavours. Students want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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