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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New advances in online learning have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Burundi to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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