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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in elearning enable people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Somaliland to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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