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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology have enabled students in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Gambia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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