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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Burkina Faso to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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