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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in technology-enhanced learning enable humans in nations all around 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 several issues that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is respectable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Somalia to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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