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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in e-learning have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Pakistan to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to better understand these fascinating new open educational ventures. Teachers want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also talks about the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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