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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online education technology have enabled learners all over the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Pakistan to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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