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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in e-learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Djibouti to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

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