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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in elearning are empowering students in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Somaliland to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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