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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in online learning technology enable people all around the world to take online courses. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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