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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). The latest improvements in online education have enabled humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Burundi to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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