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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Pakistan to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Students want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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