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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning are enabling people in every nation on earth to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Finland to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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