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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online education are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Pakistan to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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