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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in digital education technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations are considering today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Madagascar to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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