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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in elearning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Somaliland to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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