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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning are empowering learners all over the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Nigeria to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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