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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Gambia to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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