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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in e-learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Pakistan to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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