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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with today because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Norway to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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