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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in technology-enhanced learning are enabling humans in nations all aver the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Niger to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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