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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in elearning are enabling people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Senegal to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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