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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in online learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Senegal to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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