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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in elearning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions have to consider today because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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