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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to take online classes. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Pakistan to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

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