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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in electronic education technology enable students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Pakistan to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to better understand these interesting new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this crescive demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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