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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology have empowered students in every nation on earth to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Norway to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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