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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in electronic educational technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are having to consider today because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Pakistan to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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