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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advances in electronic education technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Somaliland to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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