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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning enable people all over the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Burundi to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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