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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Burundi to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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