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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in online learning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider today because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Somalia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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