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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in electronic education technology enable people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions have to deal with today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Pakistan to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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