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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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