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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in digital education technology are enabling humans all over the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Slovakia to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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