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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Pakistan to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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