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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning technology have enabled people all over the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Senegal to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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