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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology have enabled learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

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