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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Senegal to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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