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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning enable people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Nigeria to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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