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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online education technology have enabled people all over the world to take courses online. These massive open courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cape Verde to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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