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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take online classes. These massive open courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Pakistan to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive these significant new open education initiatives. Instructors want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also describes the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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