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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning technology have empowered students all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are having to struggle with now that learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Iceland to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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