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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in online education technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions are considering more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Gambia to conduct these MOOC courses? How can participants handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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