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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Benin to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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