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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in elearning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage poor motivation and high learner attrition?

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