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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent developments in digital education technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Sierra Leone to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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