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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in elearning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Mauritania to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle poor motivation and high attrition?

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