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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online learning are enabling students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with today because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mauritania to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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