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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in e-learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Afghanistan to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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