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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Burkina Faso to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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