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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Eritrea to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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