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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in online learning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Norway to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

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