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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in e-learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Poland to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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