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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in elearning technology make it possible for students all around the world to take courses online. MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions must deal with today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Madagascar to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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