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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in e-learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Senegal to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

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