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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in digital education technology have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Cape Verde to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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