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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in e-learning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Pakistan to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these significant new open education ventures. Trainers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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