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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in online learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Iceland to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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