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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Guinea to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

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