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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online education enable students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations are struggling with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Slovenia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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