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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in blended learning are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cape Verde to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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