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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in e-learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several issues that e-learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Finland to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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