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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in elearning technology have empowered people all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions are having to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can institutions ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Burkina Faso to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner attrition?

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