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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled humans all around the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Pakistan to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education endeavours. Students want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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