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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions are having to struggle with now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Mauritania to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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