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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in blended learning technology have enabled learners all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Nigeria to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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