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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in digital education technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to take courses online. MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Croatia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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