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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Cuba to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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