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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in online learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to today because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Nigeria to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage low motivation and high attrition?

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