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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in e-learning are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations have to deal with now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Somaliland to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high attrition?

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