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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New developments in distance learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Burundi to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

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