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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in e-learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Madagascar to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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