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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in blended learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Gambia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

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