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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in e-learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Sierra Leone to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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