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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in elearning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Senegal to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student attrition?

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