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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in online learning technology are enabling humans all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Djibouti to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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