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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in distance learning make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Burkina Faso to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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