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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in elearning have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Cuba to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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