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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in e-learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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