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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in e-learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to today because learning technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Cape Verde to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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