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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in elearning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Mauritania to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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