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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations have to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Finland to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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