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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Niger to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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