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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online learning enable students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions are struggling with today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Somaliland to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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