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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in digital education technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Senegal to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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