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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. These massive open courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations have to consider today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cameroon to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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