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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New improvements in electronic educational technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Senegal to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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