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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in electronic education technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Djibouti to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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