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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online learning are empowering people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Afghanistan to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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