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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Pakistan to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

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