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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with poor student motivation and high student attrition?

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