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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in electronic educational technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Norway to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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