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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Somalia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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