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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Guinea-Bissau to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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