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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Mauritania to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student attrition?

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