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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in online education are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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