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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. New advancements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered students all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Iceland to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low motivation and high student attrition?

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