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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in elearning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions are considering today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Mauritania to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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