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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in online learning technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Madagascar to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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