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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern gains in elearning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take classes online. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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