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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for students all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Benin to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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