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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Pakistan to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Students want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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