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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Pakistan to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also researches the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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