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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Pakistan to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. People want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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