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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in learning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to take online courses. MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions must deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Cape Verde to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

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