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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning technology are enabling humans all over the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Central African Republic to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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