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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Somaliland to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

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