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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in learning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Pakistan to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these compelling new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Teachers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this developing demand for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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