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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses. New gains in electronic educational technology have provided the means for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Afghanistan to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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