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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in distance learning are enabling humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Mauritania to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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