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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Iceland to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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