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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Vatican City to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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