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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in e-learning are empowering people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Madagascar to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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