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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in online learning technology enable learners all over the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Cuba to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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