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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with today because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Burkina Faso to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with low student motivation and high attrition?

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