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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Pakistan to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This sensational new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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