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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in electronic educational technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Djibouti to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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