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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in electronic educational technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Guinea to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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