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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in online education technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Pakistan to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Students want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this crescive demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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