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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in elearning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are considering today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Madagascar to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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