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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Gambia to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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