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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cape Verde to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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