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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Pakistan to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Scholars want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desideratum for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This amazing new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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