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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in electronic education technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations are having to attend to now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Cape Verde to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage low student motivation and high attrition?

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