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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in e-learning have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many topics that online learning organizations have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Djibouti to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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