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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in online education have enabled students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are considering now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Pakistan to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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