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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in electronic education technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Sierra Leone to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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