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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in elearning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality control for these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Pakistan to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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