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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in learning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions have to struggle with now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Cuba to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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