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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online learning have empowered humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Burkina Faso to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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