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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in electronic education technology are empowering humans in nations all around the world to take online courses. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

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