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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology have empowered students all around the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Burundi to conduct these massive open online courses? How can stakeholders manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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