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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are having to attend to now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Gambia to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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