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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with today because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cuba to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

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