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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in elearning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Guinea-Bissau to conduct these massively open online courses? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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