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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in electronic education technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Somaliland to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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