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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Afghanistan to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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