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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in electronic education technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Gambia to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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