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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online education technology are making it possible for students all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Benin to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

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