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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online learning are providing the means for students all over the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Madagascar to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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