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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for students all over the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mauritania to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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