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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider today because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Sierra Leone to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with poor student motivation and high student attrition?

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