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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Nigeria to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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