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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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