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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in digital education technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Equatorial Guinea to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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