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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in elearning technology enable humans in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Burundi to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high attrition?

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