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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in e-learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Afghanistan to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

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