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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New improvements in online education enable humans in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Iceland to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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