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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in e-learning technology are enabling people all over the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Benin to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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