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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in electronic education technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Pakistan to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor student motivation and high student attrition?

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