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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people all around the world to take online classes. MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Iceland to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

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