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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online education technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to take courses online. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Cameroon to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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