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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in digital education technology are providing the means for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Cape Verde to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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