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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in elearning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Mauritania to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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