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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners all over the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Cuba to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

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