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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in online education technology enable students all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations have to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is decent? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mauritania to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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