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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in elearning technology have enabled people all over the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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