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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many topics that distance learning institutions have to deal with today because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Cape Verde to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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