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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs 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 deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is decent? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Niger to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low motivation and high student attrition?

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