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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in online learning technology have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to take online courses. MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Niger to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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