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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning technology enable students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Iceland to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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