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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in blended learning technology have empowered people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Mauritania to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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