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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in elearning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Pakistan to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Students want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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