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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Pakistan to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to understand these open educational initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This amazing new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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