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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in electronic educational technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are considering now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Pakistan to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a desire to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Educators want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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