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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online education have empowered students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Burkina Faso to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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