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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Afghanistan to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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