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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in e-learning technology are empowering people all over the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Sierra Leone to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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