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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in online learning have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Pakistan to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Educators want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing desire for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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