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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online education technology have enabled learners all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Liberia to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

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