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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in distance learning technology are enabling humans in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Mauritania to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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