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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in e-learning are enabling students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions have to consider now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Afghanistan to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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