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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online education are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Madagascar to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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