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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology are enabling humans in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions are having to deal with now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

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