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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Equatorial Guinea to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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