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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in e-learning technology are empowering people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education institutions are having to consider today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Burundi to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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