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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in e-learning have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Burundi to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

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