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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advancements in digital education technology are enabling learners all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are many issues that online learning institutions are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Mauritania to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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