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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New changes in online education technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Cuba to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

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