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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Angola to conduct these MOOC courses? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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