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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to take online classes. These massive online courses are generally free for learners 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 a variety of issues that e-learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Somalia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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