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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in online learning technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Pakistan to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

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