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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in online education have enabled learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Somaliland to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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