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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in online learning are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Mauritania to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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