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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in e-learning have enabled students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage poor motivation and high attrition?

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