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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online learning are empowering people all over the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions are dealing with today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Sierra Leone to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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