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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in online learning technology are enabling learners all over the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Pakistan to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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