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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Iceland to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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