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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations are having to attend to now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Benin to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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