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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in digital education technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations have to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Sierra Leone to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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