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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in blended learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Burundi to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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