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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of these massive open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Finland to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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