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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in electronic educational technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions guarantee that the quality control for these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Pakistan to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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