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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in blended learning technology are empowering humans in every nation on earth to take courses online. These MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Cuba to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor motivation and high attrition?

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