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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online learning technology are enabling people all over the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Cuba to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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