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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Pakistan to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational experiments. Professors want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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