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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Burkina Faso to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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