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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New gains in digital education technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Somalia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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