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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Djibouti to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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