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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in online education technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Mauritania to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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