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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in learning technology have enabled students in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Nigeria to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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