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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online education technology enable students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are dealing with now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Cape Verde to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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