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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning are empowering students all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Pakistan to conduct these massively open online courses? How can educators manage low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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