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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Burundi to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low student motivation and high student attrition?

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