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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Nigeria to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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