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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Benin to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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