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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in technology-enhanced learning are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Mauritania to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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