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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online education technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Nigeria to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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