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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in online education technology are providing the means for students all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions must deal with today because online education technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Sierra Leone to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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