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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massive open courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Afghanistan to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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