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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in online education have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Mauritania to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

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