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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Norway to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with low motivation and high attrition?

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