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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in e-learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Benin to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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