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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online learning technology enable students all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Cape Verde to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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