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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online learning technology have empowered learners all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is all right? How can learners guarantee 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 original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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