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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in digital education technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Afghanistan to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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