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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in online learning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Somalia to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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