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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in e-learning have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Gambia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

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