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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in electronic educational technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Madagascar to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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