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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Somalia to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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