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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Cuba to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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