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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in digital education technology enable learners all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Madagascar to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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