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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Somalia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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