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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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