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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in blended learning are empowering students all over the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Mauritania to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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