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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled students in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions have to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Eritrea to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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