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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are struggling with today because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Sierra Leone to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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