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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning have enabled learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Burkina Faso to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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