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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in online learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Pakistan to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these compelling new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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