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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Madagascar to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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