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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Niger to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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