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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New developments in distance learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of issues that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Burkina Faso to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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