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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online education are empowering people all over the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Cape Verde to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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