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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning are enabling humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Burkina Faso to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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