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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in electronic education technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations are considering now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Madagascar to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

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