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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New changes in electronic educational technology are empowering humans all over the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor student motivation and high attrition?

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