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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in learning technology have empowered learners all over the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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