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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in elearning have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Burkina Faso to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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