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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Pakistan to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education experiments. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this demand for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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