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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in learning technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What strategies are being used by organizations like Burundi to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

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