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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning technology are enabling people all over the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Liberia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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