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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in e-learning are providing the means for students all over the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Burkina Faso to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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