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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in electronic education technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Iceland to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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