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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in elearning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions are struggling with today because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Norway to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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