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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Niger to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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