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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online education have enabled people all around the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Pakistan to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

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