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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Liberia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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