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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in online education have provided the means for learners all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Pakistan to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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