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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Pakistan to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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