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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in elearning technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Afghanistan to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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