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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advances in electronic education technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Afghanistan to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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