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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New improvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Pakistan to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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