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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning technology enable learners in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Cape Verde to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

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