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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in electronic education technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Pakistan to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these interesting new open educational ventures. Educators want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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