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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online learning have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Nigeria to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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