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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Somaliland to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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