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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in distance learning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Burkina Faso to conduct these massively open online courses? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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