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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in electronic educational technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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