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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern advances in e-learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take online courses. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Somaliland to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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