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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in online learning have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Cuba to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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