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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology have empowered people all around the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Senegal to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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