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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in online learning are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Senegal to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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