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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in elearning technology enable people all over the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Benin to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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