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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in distance learning are making it possible for learners all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Sierra Leone to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor motivation and high learner attrition?

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