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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Pakistan to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education endeavours. Academics want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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