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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to take online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Burkina Faso to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

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