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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in online learning are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Djibouti to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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