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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning technology are empowering humans all over the world to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Madagascar to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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