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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in electronic educational technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Pakistan to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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