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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning are empowering students all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Cape Verde to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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