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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Iceland to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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