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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people all over the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Mauritania to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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