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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Iceland to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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