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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning have enabled students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Nigeria to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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