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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in online education have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Gambia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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