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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in e-learning technology have enabled students all around the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Finland to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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