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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Iceland to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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