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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online education technology are enabling learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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