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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Benin to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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