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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in online learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Iceland to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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