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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in electronic education technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

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