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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in e-learning technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Mali to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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