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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest developments in blended learning have empowered students in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Mauritania to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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