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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in electronic education technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering today because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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