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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in electronic education technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Gabon to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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