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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in elearning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Madagascar to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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