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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in e-learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Central African Republic to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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