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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology are enabling people all over the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Afghanistan to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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