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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in elearning technology have empowered learners all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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