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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in elearning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with now that learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Gambia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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