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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business strategies are being used by organizations like Finland to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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