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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Cameroon to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

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