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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations must deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Burundi to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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