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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning enable students all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are struggling with today because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Pakistan to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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