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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in elearning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Pakistan to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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