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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in e-learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Cape Verde to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

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