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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners all over the world to participate in online courses. These massive open courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Cameroon to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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