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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning make it possible for people all around the world to take online classes. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Niger to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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