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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Iceland to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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