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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology are empowering humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Sierra Leone to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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