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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Sierra Leone to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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