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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in online learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by organizations like Gambia to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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