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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Benin to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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