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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Norway to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

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