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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in elearning technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions are considering more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Nigeria to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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