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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in distance learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Iceland to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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