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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning are enabling humans in nations all around the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Sierra Leone to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

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