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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Pakistan to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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