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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning are empowering humans in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Eritrea to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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