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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in technology-enhanced learning enable learners all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Afghanistan to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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