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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in e-learning are empowering learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC courses? How can teachers deal with poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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