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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Pakistan to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a necessity to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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