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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in e-learning have made it possible for people all around the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Pakistan to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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