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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in electronic educational technology enable humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions have to struggle with today because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Mauritania to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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