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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in blended learning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Benin to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

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