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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations are having to attend to today because online education technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is good? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Afghanistan to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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