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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Cape Verde to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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