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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in e-learning technology enable people all over the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Pakistan to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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